Laos, the most heavily bombed country in the history of the world, is still suffering after the Vietnam War. There are more unexploded ordinances (UXO) in Laos than there are people, and the poor infrastructure and rough terrain make it difficult to remove bombs. The COPE Center, an NGO in Vientiane, is a fascinating and heartbreaking museum that does a lot of work on UXO removal and providing prosthetic limbs to those who have been injured in explosions.
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Wat Si Mueang and the City Pillar Shrine: Royal Temple in Vientiane
Visit Wat Si Mueang and the nearby City Pillar Shrine, two of Vientiane’s most historic and important Buddhist landmarks. Both the temple and the city pillar are located in the eastern side of town, just a short walk past the Presidential Palace and Wat Si Saket, and easily reachable by foot. Both the temple and city pillar are free to visit.
What to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam (FREE and cheap attractions)
Nha Trang is a resort town located on Vietnam’s south-central coast. Though the city is popular with visitors for its Vinpearl Land amusement park and resort, there are tons of free and budget-friendly attractions within the city too. These are some of the cheap and free things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
B’estival: Ba Na Hill’s Oktoberfest (Beer Festival) – FREE BEER
FREE BEER? Beautiful German women? A French village on top of a mountain in central Vietnam? Count me in! B’estival is Ba Na Hill’s answer to Oktoberfest, a huge beer festival in the cool, misty mountains of Da Nang. The best part is, they give the beer away liberally and freely to visitors!
Top Sights in Central Saigon (HCMC)
These are the top sights that you can’t miss in Saigon! Explore central Saigon on foot! While it may not be the most pedestrian-friendly city, many of Saigon’s (Ho Chi Minh City) top sights are within a block of each other in the beautiful and easily walkable area surrounding the city hall. Visit the Saigon Cathedral, old post office, book street, and more.
Jade Emperor Pagoda: Saigon’s Most Interesting Temple (FREE)
The Jade Emperor Pagoda in Saigon is one of the city’s oldest and most interesting temples. Best of all, it’s completely FREE to visit.
XQ Historical Village, Hue Vietnam: FREE Traditional Embroidery Museum
One (FREE) way to learn a bit about Vietnamese traditional handicraft is by visiting the XQ Historical Village, on the banks of the Perfume River in Hue.
Hanoi’s White Horse Temple (Bach Ma)
Bach Ma, the White Horse Temple, is a very important and historical shrine in Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the legendary white horse that assisted the ancient emperor found the city of Hanoi. Bach Ma Temple is one of the top free things to do in Hanoi.
What to See at Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷大社
Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan is a sacred mountain dedicated to the god of sake, rice, and money.
Collecting Stamps in a Thai National Park Passport
Maybe you’ve heard of the Passport to Your National Parks program from the US National Park Service, but did you know that Thailand’s has its own version of the park passport program?
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